Description
Product Description
Xenical, belongs to a group of medicines called lipase inhibitors. These medicines work by targeting the absorption of dietary fat in your body rather than suppressing your appetite. It contains the active ingredient orlistat.
The tablets are used to treat people who are obese (BMI 30 or higher) or overweight (BMI 27 or higher) with other risk factors (eg high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood lipid profile).
Dietary fats are large molecules that need to be broken down before they can be absorbed into the body. They are broken down by enzymes called lipases. That is, lipases play an important role in the digestion of dietary fat. When taken with a meal, Xenical interferes with the activity of these enzymes. This allows about 30% of the fat eaten in the meal to pass through the gut undigested. Therefore, your body cannot store these excess calories as fatty tissue or use them as a source of energy. This helps you to reduce your weight by burning up fat that you are already carrying, maintain your lower weight and minimise any weight regain.
Xenical can also help to improve risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar. If these are not treated, they could lead to other diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.
Usage directions
Do not take this medication without consulting your doctor or pharmacist. Take XENICAL exactly as your pharmacist or doctor has prescribed.
The recommended dose of XENICAL for adults over 18 years of age is one 120 mg capsule taken three times a day along with your main meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner). The capsules can be taken 1 hour after meals as well.
Taking more than the recommended dose will not provide an additional benefit.
It is also recommended that you take a daily multivitamin supplement containing vitamins A, D and E.
Use by people under 18 years of age is not recommended except on medical advice.
Continue taking XENICAL for as long as your pharmacist or doctor prescribes, for up to four years.
XENICAL should be taken every day to be effective.
Weight loss normally starts within 2 weeks and continues for 6 to 12 months on XENICAL treatment.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place, protect from moisture. Store below 25°C
Ingredients
Active ingredient – each XENICAL capsule contains 120 mg orlistat.
Inactive ingredients – microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycollate, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc [553].
Warnings
Xenical is not a replacment for a healthy diet and exercise program. Not to be used on children under the age of 18 except on medical advice. Do not consume if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
This product is a Pharmacist Only Medicine and requires pharmacist advice. This medicine may not be right for you. Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. Keep out of reach of children.
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